Long-tailed ground squirrel
A species of Ground squirrels Scientific name : Urocitellus undulatus Genus : Ground squirrels
Long-tailed ground squirrel, A species of Ground squirrels
Scientific name: Urocitellus undulatus
Genus: Ground squirrels
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Description
The long-tailed ground squirrel has a compact, low-slung body, short legs and a long bushy tail. The body length reaches up to 315 millimetres (12.4 in) and the tail 160 millimetres (6.3 in). The back is brown with a linear pattern of dark, small spots. The underparts are a paler ochre-brown with a reddish tinge along the side. The tail is barred in brown and black with a prominent light edge stripe and a pale tip. 
General Info
Lifespan
2-6 years
Diet
Long-tailed ground squirrel primarily feeds on vegetation, specifically the green parts of plants like leaves and stems. Occasionally, it supplements its diet with insects or small invertebrates, highlighting its adaptive foraging behavior.
Appearance
Long-tailed ground squirrel is a medium-sized ground squirrel with a sturdy body shape, covered in short, dense fur. Its fur displays a unique mix of reddish-brown and black hues, featuring wave-like patterns from its back to the tail. Its underparts are typically cream or light yellow. The species exhibits minimal physical differences across age and gender.
Behavior
Long-tailed ground squirrel demonstrates diurnal habits, characterized by foraging for plant-based diet during daylight hours. This species is considered highly sociable, living in extensive colonies governed by complex social hierarchies. Unique to its survival, long-tailed ground squirrel utilizes an intricate system of burrows within its territory, which it fiercely defends. Furthermore, long-tailed ground squirrel exhibits a hibernation-like torpor during harsh winter conditions.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Gnawing mammals Family
Squirrels Genus
Ground squirrels Species
Long-tailed ground squirrel 
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